Antonyms for igneous


Grammar : Adj
Spell : ig-nee-uh s
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɪg ni əs


Definition of igneous

Origin :
  • 1660s, from Latin igneus "of fire, fiery," from ignis "fire," from PIE *egni- "fire" (cf. Sanskrit agnih "fire, sacrificial fire," Old Church Slavonic ogni, Lithuanian ugnis "fire").
  • As in molten : adj melted
  • As in plutonic : adj solidified
  • As in pyretic : adj hot
  • As in roasting : adj hot
  • As in scalding : adj hot
  • As in searing : adj hot
  • As in sizzling : adj hot
  • As in fiery : adj passionate; on fire
  • As in hot : adj very high in temperature
Example sentences :
  • Traces of it are found in practically all igneous and most sedimentary rocks.
  • Extract from : « Commercial Geography » by Jacques W. Redway
  • Igneous rocks are formed by the cooling of molten rock material.
  • Extract from : « The Economic Aspect of Geology » by C. K. Leith
  • The close association both in place and age with igneous rocks.
  • Extract from : « The Economic Aspect of Geology » by C. K. Leith
  • They occur in limestones and shales and are not associated with igneous rocks.
  • Extract from : « The Economic Aspect of Geology » by C. K. Leith
  • These are characterized by igneous rocks of andesitic nature.
  • Extract from : « The Avifauna of Micronesia, Volume 3 » by Rollin H. Baker
  • I did not see any eruption of igneous rock on any part of the day's journey.
  • Extract from : « Western Himalaya and Tibet » by Thomas Thomson
  • To the southward, for fifty miles at least, nothing but igneous rocks can be seen.
  • Extract from : « Wonders of the Yellowstone » by James Richardson
  • Occurs also as crystals in some limestones and igneous rocks.
  • Extract from : « Geology » by William J. Miller
  • Some occurs as crystals in igneous rocks, and some in vein deposits.
  • Extract from : « Geology » by William J. Miller
  • A common cause of the metamorphism of rocks is the intrusion into them of igneous rocks.
  • Extract from : « Geology » by William J. Miller

Synonyms for igneous

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